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Larry Strickler

May 22, 1939 — April 7, 2022

Larry Strickler

Larry Lee Strickler, 82, of Payne, Ohio passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.

Larry was born in Decatur, Indiana on May 22, 1939, a son of the late Mabel (Donifon) and Clarence Strickler.

He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from Navistar after 36 years of service. Larry enjoyed riding his bicycle and taking walks around Payne. He was most proud of being a husband, father and grandfather.

He will be sadly missed by his wife, Colleen "Sue" (Hook) to whom he was married Feb. 23, 1963; sons, Randall (Kathleen) & Lynn (Rebecca); grandchildren, Kayla, Katelyn, Spencer & Trisha Strickler and Ashley (Matt) Gouker & great grandchildren, Sophia & Hudson Gouker, Waylon & Wynonna Vordran and Brezlyn, Teagan & Ryker Strickler.

Larry was also preceded in death by his sister, Lavon Ruth Watkins.

Viewing is Monday, April 11th, 4 PM to 7 PM at Dooley Funeral Home, 5761 SR 500, Payne.

Service is Tuesday, April 12th, 10:30 AM, with viewing one hour prior, Edgerton Wesleyan Church, 1717 Bertha St, Woodburn, Indiana.

He will be laid to rest at Lehman Cemetery, with military honors.

Memorials are to Edgerton Wesleyan Church, 1717 Bertha St, Woodburn, Indiana 46797 or Paulding County Nurse Auxiliary, 250 Dooley Drive, Paulding, Ohio 45879.

Fond memories may be shared at dooleyfuneralhome.com 

FLOWERS AND OTHER TRIBUTES MAY BE DELIBVERED TO THE FLOWER DELIVERY ENTARNCE AT THE PAYNE FUNERAL HOME ON MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2022, FROM 9 AM TO 2 PM.

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Monday, April 11, 2022

4:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

Dooley Funeral Home of Payne

5761 OH-500, Payne, OH 45880

FLOWERS AND OTHER TRIBUTES MAY BE DELIBVERED TO THE FLOWER DELIVERY ENTARNCE AT THE PAYNE FUNERAL HOME ON MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2022, FROM 9 AM TO 2 PM.

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Viewing

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

9:30 - 10:30 am (Eastern time)

Edgerton Wesleyan Church

1717 Bertha St, Woodburn, IN 46797

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Funeral Service

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Starts at 10:30 am (Eastern time)

Edgerton Wesleyan Church

1717 Bertha St, Woodburn, IN 46797

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